{
  "id": 9754804,
  "title": "Dyfed-Powys Police cops to cyberattack, staff data potentially nicked",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/dyfed-powys-police-cops-to-cyberattack-staff-data-potentially-nicked",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-25T10:45:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register",
    "slug": "the-register",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/cyber-crime/2026/09/25/dyfed-powys-police-cops-to-cyberattack-staff-data-potentially-nicked/5299112"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dyfed-Powys Police has reported a cyberattack that temporarily disabled some of its systems, with the force investigating whether the intrusion may have compromised staff data. The incident was identified on September 14 and caused disruption to non-emergency systems while emergency services remained operational. Telephone services for 999 and 101 were unaffected, with online and email contact also being interrupted for a period before being restored. The investigation into the attack is ongoing, with cybersecurity specialists and precautionary measures being put in place. The force has not disclosed the identity of the attackers, the method of entry, or the involvement of ransomware. At present, there is no evidence to suggest that the public's personal data has been accessed or compromised; however, the police are still examining the possibility of staff data being targeted. Dyfed-Powys Police has informed the Information Commissioner's Office, although the exact date of notification is not specified. The force maintains that it is taking all necessary measures to protect its information and systems, and aims to reassure the public that their data appears to have remained secure.",
  "summary": "Force says public data appears untouched, but investigators looking into whether crims grabbed employee information",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}